Data Project Manager Based in Telford - 2 days SC Clearance is essential 6-month Contract £440 - £472 per day insideIR35

We are seeking an experienced Data Project Manager to lead delivery within a government body. This is a high-profile opportunity to lead a large, complex data programme involving new technologies, multiple suppliers, and cross-functional delivery teams. You will take accountability for end-to-end delivery, integrating multiple delivery streams and ensuring successful outcomes across Design, Analysis, Build, Test, and transition to live service.

Responsibilities include: * Lead delivery of complex data projects across multiple delivery groups * Own proposal writing and Statement of Work delivery * Direct execution using Agile methodologies (Scrum/SAFe) * Develop and manage detailed project schedules and delivery rhythms * Manage risks, dependencies, budgets, forecasting, and change control * Ensure quality standards are met in line with governance * Lead and motivate multi-disciplinary teams * Manage service transition into live environments * Provide clear and effective stakeholder reporting

Skills and Experience * Proven experience delivering large-scale IT/data programmes * Strong risk and dependency management capability * Commercial and financial management experience * Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills * Agile delivery experience (Scrum, SAFe) * Experience using...